Alec raises concerns on behalf of local hospices Thursday, 4 December, 2025 In November, Sir Alec co-signed a letter from HospiceUK to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (below), highlighting the pressures facing hospices and outlining the vital function that they serve in our local community. Sir Alec has now received a response from the Minister (below) and now plans to continue to raise these concerns, on behalf of local hospices, in his discussions with... Local News
Alec outlines his opposition to mandatory digital ID 3rd October 2025 I am opposed to the introduction of mandatory ID cards, and I will vote against it when it comes before the House of Commons. Firstly, the politics of this is... Westminster News
Increasing defence spending is easy, decided how the fund it is the difficult bit. 21st February 2025 Why should the American taxpayer subsidise the European one? This question encapsulates the current discussions on America's contribution to European defence... Opinions
Alec raises Tadcaster flooding concerns 3rd December 2024 Yesterday, Sir Alec made representations to North Yorkshire Council's Planning Department on behalf of Tadcaster residents to secure improvements to local flood... Local News
NATO: The Year Ahead 18th November 2024 With a change in leadership in the United States, Russia’s ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine and the growing conflict in the Middle East, the NATO... Opinions
Local MPs join forces to fight for future of family farms 5th November 2024 MPs Sir Alec Shelbrooke and Kevin Hollinrake have warned that the future of family farms is at risk following tax changes announced in the recent budget. The... Local News
Labour's tax (borrow) and spend budget. 30th October 2024 At the despatch box today, the Chancellor announced £40 billion of tax increases including national insurance, pensions taxes, inheritance taxes, energy taxes... Local News
Alec re-elected to represent Wetherby & Easingwold 10th July 2024 On Thursday 4th July, Sir Alec Shelbrooke was re-elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for Wetherby & Easingwold. Commenting, Alec said, "Thank you to... Local News
Government grants "bathing water status" for River Wharfe 13th May 2024 The River Wharfe at Wetherby is to be formally designated as a Bathing Water site following a successful campaign supported by our local MP, councillors and the... Local News
Alec pushes for more accessible dementia treatment 15th April 2024 Last month, local Member of Parliament, Sir Alec Shelbrooke, met with representatives of Dementia UK - including CEO Dr Hilda Hayo - at their 'Fix the Funding'... Local News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
Conservatives Publish Alternative King’s Speech 11th May 2026 Under Labour people in Britain are struggling, we need a new approach. National News
Conservatives Post Strong Local Election Results 8th May 2026 Our united team has so far delivered. National News
Conservatives air final 2026 Party Election Broadcast 5th May 2026 We’re changing the Conservative Party, so it works for you. National News
Conservatives publish plan to combat the Antisemitism emergency 4th May 2026 There have been far too many attacks recently on our Jewish communities. National News
